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Warning: Contains potential spoilers for Miles Morales: Spider-Man #28!Shortly after his new Vibranium suit makes its big debut, Miles Moralesis getting yet another major upgrade from Wakanda, courtesy of Black Panther. As Brooklyn’s Spider-Manmakes the journey to the futuristic African nation in an effort to eliminate his vampirism, with T’Challa by his side, the young hero is receiving many powerful gifts from Wakandan royalty that could truly shake up his abilities and status in Marvel Comics.
The preview for Miles Morales: Spider-Man #28 – written by Cody Ziglar, with art by Daniele Di Nicuolo – features Shuri greeting her brother and Miles in Wakanda, as the siblings teach Spider-Man about Bast. After his test from the series’ previous issue, Miles is officially given a Heart-Shaped Herb to prepare for his quest.
As he tries to cure his vampire bloodlust, Miles needs help from the gods, and T’Challa and Shuri trust him to take the precious Wakandan plant in his efforts. Though the effects of the herb aren’t the same for everyone, the journey could fundamentally change Miles’ Spider-Man.
Miles Morales Is Gifted The Heart-Shaped Herb, A Major Source Of Black Panther’s Powers
Miles Morales: Spider-Man #28 – Written By Cody Ziglar; Art By Daniele Di Nicuolo; Color By Bryan Valenza; Lettering By VC’s Cory Petit
The Heart-Shaped Herb is an important piece of Black Panther’s comic book lore, and part of what makes T’Challa a superhero, meaning Spider-Man being given the powerful plant is a major next step for the character. The herb gives T’Challa and those of his royal bloodline who ingest it enhanced abilities, including superhuman strength, agility, healing, and special kinesthetic senses. Though Miles isn’t part of T’Challa and Shuri’s bloodline, they posit that the Heart-Shaped Herb will be an important tool as he tries to communicate with Bast, and there’s still a chance it could have powerful side effects on Miles.
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The Heart-Shaped Herb was even given to Peter Parker once, as he battled his own mysterious illness back in 2005’s Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #2 – by the creative team of Reginald Hudlin, Mike Wieringo, Karl Kesel, and Paul Mounts. The herb didn’t ultimately do much to help Peter, but Miles’ powerset as Spider-Man has always been unique, and the two heroes could have wildly different results. Regardless, as something that’s been part of Black Panther’s history since the character’s first appearance, the Heart-Shaped Herb being bestowed upon Miles Morales along with Vibranium tech further deepens the character’s ties to Wakanda.
Marvel Has Given Miles Morales Multiple Wakandan Upgrades As He Bonds With The Black Panther
T’Challa, Shuri, & Marvel Readers Have Deemed Miles Worthy
Miles’ various enhancements from Wakanda help control his vampire urges and make him a more powerful Spider-Man, but they also prove the strength of his bond with Black Panther. The Heart-Shaped Herb wouldn’t work, and could be deadly, if Miles weren’t a noble hero, and the preview proves that both T’Challa and Shuri trust that he’s worthy of the honor. From being trusted with the priceless plant, to being gifted a new suit with Vibranium material and webbing, Miles’ new connections to Black Panther lore speak to his standing as one of the most likable heroes in current Marvel continuity.
As Spider-Man and Black Panther lore continue to be intertwined in their new team-up, Miles Morales’ Wakandan adventure is making him an even more powerful and important hero in Marvel Comics.
Even though the Heart-Shaped Herb is one of the sources of Black Panther’s superpowers, how Spider-Man’s experience with it will play out is still a mystery. Whether he manages to unlock new abilities, cure his vampirism, or just grows a closer connection to the culture of Wakanda, the webslinger will seemingly be forever changed by his quest with T’Challa. As Spider-Man and Black Panther lore continue to be intertwined in their new team-up, Miles Morales’ Wakandan adventure is making him an even more powerful and important hero in Marvel Comics.
Miles Morales: Spider-Man #28will be available January 1, 2025 from Marvel Comics.
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is the name given to several individuals who have employed a spider-moniker throughout Marvel Comics. Typically gaining their powers through a bite from a radioactive spider, the different Spider-Man heroes employ super-strength, agility, and intellect while utilizing webbing to swing and tangle up their foes. The most notable of these Spider-Men is Peter Parker, who remains one of the most popular superheroes throughout the world.
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